monsoon
intermediateB1/mɒnˈsuːn/ · mon-soon
A seasonal prevailing wind that brings different types of weather, especially rain.
Meanings
A seasonal prevailing wind that brings different types of weather, especially rain.
ایک موسمی غالب ہوا جو مختلف اقسام کے موسم، خاص طور پر بارش، لاتی ہے۔
موسم
mawsam
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- monsoon season
- monsoon rains
- impact of monsoon
Example Sentences
The monsoon season brings heavy rainfall to the region.
موسم بارش اس علاقے میں شدید بارشیں لاتا ہے۔
Mausam baarish is ilaqe mein shadeed baarishain lata hai.
Farmers rely on the monsoon for their crops.
کسان اپنی فصلوں کے لیے مانسون پر انحصار کرتے ہیں۔
Kisaan apni faslon ke liye monsoon par inhisar karte hain.
The monsoon has a significant impact on the local climate.
موسم بارش مقامی آب و ہوا پر اہم اثر ڈالتا ہے۔
Mausam baarish maqami aab-o-hawa par eham asar dalta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of the 'M' in monsoon as 'Moist', indicating the wet season.
Visualize heavy rain clouds and flooding streets.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
برسات کا موسم ہے، خوشبوؤں کی خوشبو ہے، دل کو بہاروں کی لوری سناتا ہے۔
Barsaat ka mausam hai, khushboooun ki khushboo hai, Dil ko bahaaron ki lori sunata hai.
It is the season of rains, a fragrance of scents, It sings a lullaby of spring to the heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بارش کا ایک قطرہ بھی زمین کی پیاس بجھاتا ہے۔
Baarish ka aik qatra bhi zameen ki pyaas bujhaata hai.
Even a drop of rain quenches the earth's thirst.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Arabic "موسم (mawsim)" — season
First known use: early 17th century
The term 'monsoon' was introduced to the English language through Portuguese in the 16th century, where it referred to the seasonal winds in the Indian Ocean region.